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Laboring at Home: 5 Simple Activities to Embrace During Early Labor

PUBLISHED: October 9, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hillary shares five things to do while in labor at home. Continue Reading

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The BEST Baby Gift from Grandparents that You Can Get Online

PUBLISHED: October 3, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

You're looking for a baby gift for your grandchild... but you aren't sure what to get.  First I'm going to share what NOT to get, and then we'll Continue Reading

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When do Cervical Checks Start?

PUBLISHED: September 19, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

A cervical exam can give you and your provider helpful information for what is going on in regards to labor -- so, when do they start doing Continue Reading

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Navigating Induction: Empowering Choice and Educating Yourself with Dr Elizabeth

PUBLISHED: September 18, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast: Pregnancy & Parenting Untangled, host Hilary Erickson is joined by guest Dr. Elizabeth Schmeid, an Continue Reading

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How to Go Into Labor — the Labor Nurse’s Guide

PUBLISHED: September 18, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Let's talk about ways to go into labor.  CAN you start labor on your own and what are some safe and effective ways to make you go into labor that Continue Reading

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Using Uber teen accounts for Back To School

PUBLISHED: September 15, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

I have been there. We’ve been in an emergency at work when a nurse is willing to stay over but realizes she needs to get her teenager to an activity Continue Reading

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Simplify Your Space: Top Stores for Organizing Supplies

PUBLISHED: September 11, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson shares her favorite stores to get organizing supplies. Hilary discusses five Continue Reading

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5 Things to Avoid at the Hospital (in Labor and Delivery)

PUBLISHED: September 7, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

AS a nurse who's not only worked in hospitals for 20 years, but has also had 3 kids of my own in a hospital I am here to tell you the 5 things to Continue Reading

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When to Hire a Doula: 4 Signs You Need a Birth Assistant

PUBLISHED: September 6, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

When should you hire a doula?  Doula support has a lot of advantages, but are most often paid for out of pocket by the family.  So, you want Continue Reading

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The Best Providers for Your Baby’s Arrival: A Deep Dive with CNM Juli Pyle

PUBLISHED: September 4, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

In this episode of The Pulling Curls Podcast, host Hilary Erickson explores the question of who can deliver your baby. She is joined by certified Continue Reading

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